I just got back in town from my surgery and I feel okay. I am a little sore where my port is located and I am feeling a lot of pressure in my back and chest. I guess that is gas pain. I am ready to feel normal again (not sore). I am on clear liquids only and since I am not hungry that is fine. I occasionally trick myself into thinking I'm hungry when I know I am just bored or having a craving. I didn't tell anyone but my family that I was having the surgery and I go back to work today. It is going to be tough to keep it a secret. I don't really care that anyone knows I just don't want to hear anyones negative opinions. I am pretty excited I have lost 13 pounds since I started my pre op diet until now. I can't wait!

I was banded on May 20th. I did not tell anyone at work I was having surgery for that same reason. Looks like you are off to a good start! Good Luck.

I wish I would have not told anyone. However, I could not keep it a secret so I told half the world! When were you banded? I was banded 5/14

I wish I would have not told anyone. However, I could not keep it a secret so I told half the world! When were you banded? I was banded 5/14

I was banded 5/25. I will tell you that it is a hard secret to keep. Especially since I am keeping it from friends who know something is different. They are worried that I am not eating and seeing that I don't feel good and think that something is wrong.